Sr. Process Engineer, Stamping

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

The Senior Process Engineering role at Rivian is critical to ensuring we not only meet production milestones but to do so effectively. In this front‑line role, you will have a hand in improving current processes, partnering with cross‑functional teams and working through high‑level problem solving to meet KPIs. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager of Stamping Operations.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering group in equipment design, buy‑off, and install for all new model launch activities.
• Assist manufacturing engineering group with cell layout, rack design, PFMEA development.
• Coach safety, quality, and production on standardized work development.
• Lead continuous improvement activity and drive problem resolution with cross‑functional groups including production, quality, engineering, and maintenance.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to maximize productivity while reducing quality, productivity, and maintenance issues.
• Assist manufacturing engineering group in successful runoff of equipment and ensure product and process meet all plant KPIs for mass production.
• Work hand in hand with operations to mitigate production down time and increase process efficiencies.
• Ability to lead projects, define project scopes and manage capital budgets.
• Work with production to outline allocation of resources throughout the body shop.

• 5+ years’ experience in a Stamping environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong process skills and the ability to comprehend a wide variety of manufacturing processes including RSW, GMAW, laser welding, SPR, mastic, and adhesives.
• Exceptional organization and data management skills.
• High level proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with GD&T.
• APQP experience.
• 2D & 3D modeling experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to stand for 8‑12 hours per day.
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.

The salary range for this role is $98,500–$123,100 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits such as life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation that requires accommodations, please email us at candi